Denmark is a Nordic country in northern Europe, situated on the Jutland Peninsula and a collection of islands between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. It is known for its high standard of living, Viking heritage, and the concept of 'hygge,' a cultural emphasis on coziness and togetherness. The country is also home to some of the world's oldest amusement parks and is famous for its design tradition and fairy-tale writer Hans Christian Andersen.
- Capital
- Copenhagen
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Area
- 43,094 km²
- Coordinates
- 56° N, 10° E
Country facts
- Denmark is the oldest monarchy in Europe, with a royal lineage stretching back over a thousand years.
- The Danish language belongs to the North Germanic family and is closely related to Swedish and Norwegian.
- Denmark has been consistently ranked among the happiest countries in the world according to global wellbeing surveys.
- The country is a leader in wind energy and generates a significant share of its electricity from wind turbines.
- The Dannebrog, Denmark's red and white cross flag, is one of the oldest national flags still in use, dating to the 13th century.
Capital facts
- Copenhagen grew from a small fishing village in the 10th century into a major trading hub by the 15th century.
- The Little Mermaid statue, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, has sat on a rock in Copenhagen's harbor since 1913.
- Tivoli Gardens, one of the world's oldest amusement parks, opened in Copenhagen in 1843.
- Copenhagen's Nyhavn district is famous for its colorful 17th-century townhouses lining a historic canal.
- The city is widely regarded as one of the most bicycle-friendly capitals in the world, with an extensive network of dedicated cycling lanes.